S2EP2 - Recruit Training in the Naval Service

In this episode we speak with Leading Seaman Katie O'Leary about what recruit training in the Naval Service is like, up skilling to become and Able Seaman, and the path to becoming an NCO.


L/S O'Leary joined the Naval Service in 2007 and has trained numerous recruit platoons in the Irish Naval Service. She is currently serving on the LÉ James Joyce.


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